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World Cup 2026 round-up
Canada beat South Africa with a late goal
Canada produced a dramatic 1-0 win over South Africa in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32, keeping their tournament dream alive.
It was a tense knockout match, with both teams fighting hard and knowing that one mistake could decide the game.
The big moment came late on when Stephen Eustáquio scored the winner for Canada, breaking South Africa’s resistance and sparking huge celebrations. Canada had to stay patient throughout the match, but their persistence paid off when it mattered most.
FT Canada 1-0 South Africa [Pictures from Fox Soccer]
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Arsenal
Arsenal remain interested in Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimarães, but there has still been no official bid, approach or enquiry sent to St James’ Park. (Lee Ryder)
Arsenal are looking to sign Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa during the summer transfer window. The English star is their priority transfer target. (Football Insider)
Martin Odegaard has been linked with a move away from Arsenal during the summer transfer window. (Football Insider)
Arsenal move closer to appointing Per Mertesacker’s academy successor. Read more!
Barcelona
Barcelona to pay €15m in order to ship veteran out this summer. More here!
Chelsea
Chelsea are hoping to sign the Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka during the summer transfer window. (Ben Jacobs)
Chelsea agree terms with Arsenal favourite as Xabi Alonso eyes reunion. Full Story here!
Everton
Everton are pushing strongly to sign Chelsea striker Liam Delap on a permanent deal this summer, with the Toffees looking to add more firepower before the new season begins. (Football Insider)
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Liverpool
Liverpool have been dealt a major setback in their search for a long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah, with RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande reportedly choosing Paris Saint-Germain as his preferred next destination. (The Athletic)
Liverpool and Newcastle set for transfer battle over €50m Bundesliga sensation. Full Story here!
Federico Chiesa has been informed that he needs to find a new club. (Football Insider)
Manchester United
Manchester United striker Chido Obi-Martin could be on his way out of the club this summer. (Football Insider)
Manchester United midfelder Manuel Ugarte is expected to be out for much, if not all of next season, following a knee injury in Uruguay’s final game at the World Cup. (Diario AS)
Man United forced to rethink transfer plans after Manuel Ugarte injury blow. Full Story here!
Tottenham
Tottenham Hotspur are hoping to sign the AS Monaco attacker Maghnes Akliouche during the summer window. (Football Insider)
Tottenham Hotspur are looking to sign Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United this summer, and they might need to make a club-record offer to get the deal done. They are preparing a sensational offer of around £100 million. (TEAMtalk)